FULL SQUADS AND PREDICTED XIS
Crystal PalaceMixed
65% of the XI kept, last 6 matches
- Named the same eleven 2 matches running.
- Tight turnaround. Crystal Palace played an EPL game 2 days before this one, so squad rotation is likely.
SunderlandRotates
36% of the XI kept, last 6 matches
- Tight turnaround. Sunderland played an EPL game 2 days before this one, so squad rotation is likely.
Crystal Palace
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Sunderland
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Crystal Palace
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Sunderland
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Team news
Confirmed lineups for the EFL land after kickoff, not before. Until the teams are in, this is our predicted XI.
Team news
Reported availability, not a confirmed team sheet. Only an official lineup confirms who starts.
About this match
Crystal Palace vs Sunderland lineups
Updated
Predicted lineups and team news for Crystal Palace vs Sunderland in the EFL Cup on 14 Dec 2026. Build your Starting 11 before kickoff and see how the crowd expects both teams to line up. Confirmed XIs are added the moment they are announced, usually about an hour before the 7:45pm GMT kickoff.
- What is the predicted lineup for Crystal Palace vs Sunderland?
- Our predicted XIs for Crystal Palace and Sunderland are based on recent team news, form and fan predictions. Pick your own Starting 11 and compare it with the crowd.
- When are the confirmed lineups for Crystal Palace vs Sunderland announced?
- Official starting lineups are usually confirmed about an hour before kickoff. This page updates with both teams' confirmed XIs as soon as they are released.
- What time does Crystal Palace vs Sunderland kick off?
- Crystal Palace vs Sunderland kicks off at 7:45pm GMT on 14 Dec 2026.